# The Role of the Board of Trustees

*Foothills is a congregational church, which means that the authority ultimately lies in the hands of its members.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>There is a democratically elected Board that governs by policy.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The current Board Policy book can be found <span class="s4">here</span>.*

*The policies and procedures detailed in this handbook are directed by these Board policies.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>More information about the role of the Board can be found in the Policy book.*

*The Board of Trustees is in turn governed by the By-Laws of the congregation, which can be found <span class="s4">here</span>.*